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What you'll be doing...As an Inventory Planner, you will be managing and implementing strategic initiatives in the Network Supply Chain (NSC) space with a focus on network inventory planning initiatives for In-Building/Venue, Verizon Business Group, and other special projects that will optimize processes, reduce inventory, and drive costs out of the business. You will be responsible for implementing high profile projects that cover over two billion dollars annual capital spend. You will be creating and deploying strategies that will change the end-to-end flow of RAN (Radio Access Network) while working closely with the Network Planning, Engineering, Implementation Teams, and External Partners/OEMs.Responsible for equipment demand to supply planning for suppliers related to Verizon Network infrastructure
In-Building/Venue and ODAS Planning Lead: Leading cross-functional GSC planning related to DAS and In-Building equipment.
Automating the planning process using existing platforms as much as possible, deriving forward-looking information from engineering tools and databases (Fuze, SAP S/4).
Collaborating with network supply chain planning teams on overall network strategy with consideration for inventory, stocking positions, and partner management.
Being a subject matter expert SME on RAN Product Roadmaps. Examples include but not limited to in-building equipment, radios, antennas, basebands and supporting equipment.
Building strategic relationships with cross functional stakeholders like Network Planning and Engineering to strategize and execute on pooling initiatives, automation, and special projects.
Partnering with cross functional regional teams on forecasting, consumption, supply planning, and replenishment processes supporting Global Supply Chain cost savings programs.
Delivering monthly and weekly readouts on program KPI's including forecast accuracy, inventory consumption, spend, days of Supply, and other as required.
Providing analytics and work with supply planning on VMI/VCI/JIT/CPFR/Pooling programs
Analyzing forecast needs for inventory, purchasing, and engineering systems in order to improve on upstream data and information
t forecasting expansion with additional suppliers selected through RFPs.
You are a process person and you like when things run smoothly--but when they don't, you'll calmly find a good solution and then re-engineer the process to improve it for next time. And you're always on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency. No balls drop on your watch as you balance lots of different priorities because you keep track of all the details. You work well with lots of different kinds of people and know how to flex your style to suit the situation. You prefer a fast-paced environment with new challenges every single day.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience.
Experience and Knowledge of RAN Hardware
Experience in Wireless Network Equipment Engineering or RAN Planning
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
Demonstrated strong Google Sheets (or Excel) skills
Strong familiarity with ERP systems, Supply Chain Planning Systems, PeopleSoft, SAP, CATS (Fulcrum), and Tableau.
Ability to successfully carry out large scale projects.
End-to-end Supply Chain experience with demonstrated ability to manage inventory improvement initiatives.
Ability to apply data analytic techniques to pinpoint opportunities and design and implement strategic initiatives.
Strong organizational or project management skills.
Ability to manipulate large quantities of data to drive business decisions.
Statistical and data analysis skills
Ability to create visualizations and communicate information to leadership.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.
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